CVE-2016-5637

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    CVE-2016-5637

    Published: 15 Jul 2016Last Modified: 10 Mar 2026

    Summary:

    Details: The restore_tqb_pixels function in libbpg 0.9.5 through 0.9.7 mishandles the transquant_bypass_enable_flag value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted BPG image, related to a "type confusion" issue.

    References: , http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91726, http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/123799

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